A deal with the devil

Chapter 163

Damian gingerly cradled the tiny baby in his arms. He wore a serious expression as though holding a precious and delicate toy for fear that he might hurt her.

Megan was almost one month old, and her bright eyes were full of curiosity. She fixed her gaze on Damian, occasionally flashing an innocent smile that melted everyone’s hearts.

Initially, Shirley had only planned for Damian to hold the baby for a short time. But to her surprise, he didn’t want to let go even after half an hour. Realizing she couldn’t leave them alone, Shirley called for the maid to keep an eye on them.

Rachel couldn’t help but smile at the sight. “That boy from the Ashford family used to be just like Damian. Whenever he visited, he would hold you so tightly and wouldn’t let anyone else near you.”

Shirley knew Rachel was referring to Derek in the past, the Weiss and Ashford families were close friends.

However, as the Weiss family’s business grew and the Ashford family became more involved in politics, rumors began to spread. Both families were cautious since gossip was a fearful thing, and over time their interactions became less frequent

Rachel mentioned, “I heard that he returned from the army. Mrs. Whitman Senior even called to say she would visit us someday soon. But then, we didn’t hear anything else. It seemed like he went back to the army again.”

Derek suddenly left while visiting Blackwood Manor. “Maybe there

was a shame that when he defended her, he

Rachel remembered something important. “Oh, I almost forgot to tell you Mrs. Whitman Senior will be celebrating her Both birthday the day after tomorrow

give it much thought. “Sure,

while, Shirley noticed the two Ettle ones playing nearby and asked, “Megan will be turning one month

her brow. “I was just about to bring that up. Let’s keep it simple and invite your grandmother and the others over when they’re back. We can also invite Benjamin to join us for a meal

didn’t have many relatives to burn to. The relatives from her grandmother’s side were all very snobbish, and she had no

Newlandia when Shirley was just a child and rarely returned

asked, “Didn’t Grandma mention that Uncle James business wasn’t thriving in Newlandia

family will be moving back this time. I’ve already purchased a house for them in

air and was not too far from there. However, the cost

had no objections Her grandparents from her mother’s side had still been alive and in need of care, which they had not

once more, Rachel had heard many negative things about Benjamin, and she was concerned that